The Physical Damage From Addiction Can Be Deadly

A person can experience difficult and even deadly physical effects from their substance use disorder. These can start soon after drug usage begins, and typically become more of a risk as the person increases the amount of drugs they take and the length of time they take them.

Side effects from drug addiction can include:

• Changes in blood pressure

• Headaches

• Elevated or decreased heart rates

• Nausea and vomiting

• Constipation and diarrhea

• Difficulty thinking

• Shaking

• Hallucinations

• Paranoia

• Losing consciousness

• Damage to organs, including the heart, liver, and lungs